: I have finally started to make progress after 6 months of rearranging the
: garage buying tools, wood etc. I went with a kit due to time factors. I've
: started stripping the tail piece and mounting of stations on the strong
: back. I am trying this without staples. As of last night I have about a
: 3rd of the second side done. I will post the completed piece when I finish
: it.This is my first attempt a posting a picture so please bear with me. I
: have also finished the bow pieces which I'll try to post later.

Steve,
Looks like you did a good job steaming and stripping the tail piece. However you've stripped down the stem too far. I'd remove the last one or two strips on the bottom. This will allow the tail piece to be joined to the rest of the hull with the strips running out from the keel.

Rob Macks